Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G. W. Carver Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G. W. Carver Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
G. W. Carver Primary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
G. W. Carver Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G. W. Carver Primary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
15%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. W. Carver Primary School's ranking?
G. W. Carver Primary School is ranked #713 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are G. W. Carver Primary School often compared to?
G. W. Carver Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gonzales Primary School, Central Primary School, Spanish Lake Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend G. W. Carver Primary School?
678 students attend G. W. Carver Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of G. W. Carver Primary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. W. Carver Primary School?
G. W. Carver Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does G. W. Carver Primary School offer ?
G. W. Carver Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is G. W. Carver Primary School part of?
G. W. Carver Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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